News Archive
RWC: Top spot in rankings on the line
October 14, 2011 - 11:13am
Twenty-five years have passed since Australia last beat New Zealand at Eden Park. more ...
RWC: New Zealand name team for Australia match
October 14, 2011 - 6:57am
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for their Semifinal match of the 2011 RWC against Australia. more ...
Kiwi coaching influence no surprise to Hansen
October 14, 2011 - 6:54am
At least one highly knowledgeable insider is anything but surprised that New Zealanders will be coaching three of the four teams taking part in the RWC semi-finals. more ...
'Dingo' Deans seeks his dream on home soil
October 14, 2011 - 6:51am
When Kiwi-born Robbie Deans left his post at the Canterbury Crusaders to take control of the Wallabies, one of the first thoughts he shared with his supporters was the difficulty he would face in coaching against his native New Zealand. more ...
Tietjens hands Souness Sevens Series lifeline
October 13, 2011 - 6:48am
Apparently one year out of international Sevens has been enough for New Zealand's Ben Souness. more ...
RWC: Pressure on New Zealand 'is nothing new'
October 13, 2011 - 6:45am
The weight of a nation’s expectations is resting on the men in black jerseys as they prepare to face Australia in Sunday's RWC 2011 semi-final. more ...
RWC: Wallabies ramp up the pressure
October 13, 2011 - 6:40am
The Wallabies have taken every chance this week to ensure the All Blacks are feeling maximum pressure ahead of their semi-final at Eden Park on Sunday. more ...
RWC: Hansen gives Richie McCaw the thumbs-up
October 13, 2011 - 6:37am
All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen has hosed down any speculation on Richie McCaw’s ability to play in New Zealand’s semi-final against Australia at Eden Park on Sunday. more ...
RWC: New Zealand still rate Australia's strength
October 13, 2011 - 6:34am
The All Blacks believe the Wallabies are still a threat at RWC 2011, despite Australia's loss to Ireland in the pool stage. more ...
RWC: Wallabies review missed conversion
October 12, 2011 - 7:29am
Wallaby wing James O’Connor is in no doubt that he will ask for a re-kick should an All Black break early in an attempt to charge down one of his conversion attempts in the semi-final against New Zealand on Sunday. more ...
RWC: Sonny Bill is happier without the hype
October 12, 2011 - 7:26am
There is no denying Sonny Bill Williams’ superstar status in New Zealand, with adoring adults and children shouting his name from the sidelines at every match and training session. more ...
Pocock is happy to take the big hits
October 12, 2011 - 7:18am
As the man with number seven on his back David Pocock is well aware that he is unlikely to finish many matches without any bumps and bruises. more ...
RWC: All Blacks draw inspiration from 1987 team
October 12, 2011 - 7:13am
As they move closer to their ultimate goal at Rugby World Cup 2011, the All Blacks are getting advice and inspiration from the men who lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 1987. more ...
RWC: Ashley-Cooper on an emotional high
October 11, 2011 - 6:44am
Adam Ashley-Cooper spent Australia’s quarter-final against South Africa on Sunday doing two things: tackling like a man possessed and jumping up and down in childish excitement. more ...
RWC: All Blacks still have leadership, says Smith
October 11, 2011 - 6:42am
All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith believes there is enough depth and maturity in the New Zealand squad to fill the void left by Dan Carter and Mils Muliaina. more ...
Black Ferns unveil squad for England tour
October 11, 2011 - 6:37am
Victoria Grant will captain a New Zealand Black Ferns squad combining eight new caps and 15 Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 winners for their three-Test series with England. more ...
RWC: Wallabies still counting on super Cooper
October 10, 2011 - 6:31am
Quade Cooper may not have enjoyed the most productive of outings for Australia in their 11-9 quarter-final victory over South Africa but Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes the fly half still has plenty to celebrate. more ...
RWC 2011 semi-final match officials named
October 10, 2011 - 6:28am
The International Rugby Board has announced the Match Officials for the Rugby World Cup 2011 semi-finals. more ...
RWC: Deans laughs off Eden Park hoodoo
October 10, 2011 - 6:24am
While nerves are already building for some Australian fans over meeting New Zealand at Eden Park in Sunday's World Cup semi-final, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is excited by the challenge. more ...
RWC: Slade and Muliaina out for All Blacks
October 10, 2011 - 6:21am
New Zealand's bid to lift the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil has suffered a further injury blow with the loss of Mils Muliaina and Colin Slade for the rest of RWC 2011. more ...